Multiple choice

Which of the following factors is/are responsible for West Bengal being the largest producer of jute in India?

  1. It experiences high temperature and receives high rainfall.
  2. Annual flood silts provide natural fertilisers.
  3. It has the highest concentration of jute mills.
  4. It is located at a seaboard.

  1. 1 only

  2. 1 and 2

  3. 1, 2 and 3

  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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B Correct answer
Explanation

West Bengal's hot and humid climate (1) and annual flood-deposited silts (2) directly enable jute cultivation by providing ideal growing conditions and natural fertilization. While mill concentration (3) and coastal location (4) support the industry, they don't cause production itself.

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